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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the two kinds of people in the world?

2. Who happened upon Nora and Streck?

3. How old is Travis Cornell?

4. Who lived in Newport?

5. At what time did Einstein become agitated?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Einstein so persistent about?

2. How was the fear that Travis felt after he'd left the canyon different to what he felt why he was there?

3. How did Einstein convey his thoughts on Travis and Nora's relationship?

4. Why doesn't Tracy tell the truth about the attack she suffered?

5. What was Vince doing in Weatherby's garage?

6. What lead Travis into a life of solitude?

7. What did Wes believe the thing in the bushes sounded like?

8. What was it that attracted Travis' attention to Nora?

9. Why did Nora hate the house she lived in?

10. What did Travis compare and contrast in the dog's behavior?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the difference between the way Travis and Nora approach Einstein's sickness? What are the instigating events preceding both their views? How does this affect each of their life outlooks in general? How do they compliment one another?

Essay Topic 2

What kind of character is Vince? In what ways is he predictable? In what ways could he be considered a loose cannon? What does his description of a sterile home say about his personality profile.

Essay Topic 3

What inspires an epiphany from Lem Johnson? Do you think his way of thinking is logical, or that of someone who is very tired and exhausted? How do you justify your answer?

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